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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.07, 171.38 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.07, 171.38 and 107.99 is: 149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.07 : 171.38 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.07/171.38 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.07x = 171.38 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.07x = 18,507.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,507.33/124.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.17

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